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In the Granite

Paregien Ranch - April 8, 2014

Paregien Ranch – April 8, 2014

During this drought, we’ve often made the distinction between our granite country at the higher elevations of the ranch, generally above 1,500 feet, and the clay slopes below that. In contrast with the last post, we put out salt and mineral at the Paregien Ranch and checked the feed and fleshiness of our cattle to help determine when we will gather and wean the calves. Obviously it’s another world up there, receiving over 2 inches of rain at the first of the month, and the cattle are doing fine.

Paregien Ranch - April 8, 2014

Paregien Ranch – April 8, 2014